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    La Familia Restaurant

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    LA FAMILIA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Rachel C.

    Well the waitress was just a doll! The inside kind of seemed hectic and I like to chill at lunch time especially where Mexican food is concerned. So we chose to sit outside at the old picnic tables. It's not bad out there the day was pretty. The street is pretty busy with traffic. But that entertained my son so that's always a bonus! They were nice enough to make my son something not on the menu that he would eat. So I was totally grateful for that! They serve their salsa warm and charge $2.50 for chips and salsa. My food absolutely hit the spot. The enchiladas were delicious. THEY ONLY ACCEPT CASH. SO BE PREPARED FOR THAT. We will stop by for lunch again soon I'm sure. :)

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    Samantha C.

    Great find thanks to my fellow Yelpers. Had their breakfast burritos and I must say they were very fulfilling. One is good enough!

    Rebecca B.

    Your small bowl of hot homemade fresh menudo is larger than most restaurants. This is well seasoned menudo. Hot tasty salsa & warm tortilla chips homemade at its best . Don't let the small hole in the wall restaurant scare you off because of all the cars outside the building!!! There is always a seat ready for you ..think you can't fit or have to wait long ...long lines and small space is still fast moving crowd in and out and table wait time is usually less than five minutes. First rated customer service and Delicious food equals money well spent! As long as it took me to write this review the 8 people in line waiting for their to go orders are gone and three empty tables are now ready for you! Crowds mean good food!

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    2 years ago

    Awesome breakfast burritos!! Quick service, friendly staff, very accessible. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    supposedly authentic mex but it's not that great very small place not room if you want to dine in

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    3 years ago

    No. Hole in the wall, tiny and dirty. Good luck finding a place to sit. No.................................

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    4 years ago

    The best bacon and best burritos ever! I would go again me and my sisters loved it so good!

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    7 years ago

    The absolute only down side is the fact it's cash only, so I can't eat here every day. Best breakfast burrito in town.

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    7 years ago

    First time eating here but worth the effort. Food was tasty, homemade and hot. You may wait for a table but that's ok. Give it a try

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    11 years ago

    Great chips and sauce! Great fajita burrito, I recommend beef, beans, cheese and veggies.

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    10 years ago

    It a pretty good place. People are super nice. One of the chicks the works there needs a hair net for her arm pits.

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    11 years ago

    Had the Migas for breakfast! Everything was fresh and quick. Third time I eat here, always good.

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    Most of the time I just stick to the beef fajita burrito because it's so good.

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    The Ranchito 5 Waco

    The Ranchito 5 Waco

    4.1(193 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I often go here for breakfast (they have the best breakfast taco deal), lunch, or dinner! I love…read morethat there's a drive-thru because it's so convenient. The ladies are very nice and always get the food out quickly. The breakfast tacos are great, and I do think the fajita tacos and quesadilla are pretty delicious as well. Their red and green salsas are the bomb!

    We chose this restaurant based on its high reviews, but unfortunately left very disappointed…read more After being told to seat ourselves, we waited so long for menus and drinks that we nearly left. The waitress was sweet, but remained slow throughout the entire meal. Our waitress never offered drink refills, and we waited extended periods for a to-go box and our check before finally going to the cashier ourselves. The biggest issue was a strong sewage-like odor coming from the restroom area. We were seated nearby, and every time the bathroom doors opened, the smell drifted into the dining room. Even the handwashing station in the dining area had the same unpleasant odor. The food looked great when it arrived, and the chips and salsa seemed fresh. However, I was disappointed to learn they no longer serve guacamole with their fajitas. The chicken fajitas arrived sizzling hot, but became very dry as they cooled. They were spicy, but lacked much flavor. The rice and beans were good. Overall, between the slow service, unpleasant smell, and mediocre food, I would not return or recommend this restaurant. There are plenty of other Mexican restaurants in Waco that I'd try before coming back here.

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    Huaco Eatery - Churros (Ice Cream)

    Huaco Eatery

    4.6(142 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This place was amazing! Chef Sebastian's food was so good we have been craving it since leaving…read more Would definitely recommend.

    The gentleman who runs it and is the Chef makes everything from scratch. I knew it was gonna be…read moregood when I got the Agua Fresca, with mango, it was so fresh and amazing. Also, I got the yucca chips which came with three different sauces. That were just a perfect compliment. Then I had the beef empanada that came with a spiced cheese sauce, refried beans and some amazing rice. Normally when I get stuff like that, I'll just skip the rice and beans... But these were amazing. The rice cooked perfectly it wasn't overcooked or mushy. And the refried beans was smooth yet tasty. Not bland. The empanadas were handmade tortillas that were created and the deep-fried and came on a bed of shredded cabbage, which kept it from getting mushy on the bottom and allowed for the empanada to cool without becoming soggy. And the sauce is the cheese pickled onions on top were just an amazing combination. And then I had gotten the tacos and I thought it was like one taco each, but each taco was like huge. I got a chicken mole taco, and I got al paster pork taco, and finally I got a shrimp taco. Thinking they would be small, but they came on lettuce and we're all amazing and fresh. He asked me if I thought I was gonna eat all this by myself and I was laughing and think one empanada ...no, it came with three. And the tacos came with came with an amazing fresh piece of watermelon seasoned with spices. It was an amazing feast. He is such a gifted Chef. The seating is in the union so it's like a big hub where you can try different kinds of restaurants. And I walked around for a while before I pick this one, but his food just looks so fresh and tasty and it was. I am so glad I picked him. Definitely gonna have to come back and try the rest of his food and I suggest that you give him a try to cause this place is amazing and needs to be experienced. And don't miss dessert... The churros and ice cream are amazing

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    The stores location in the union

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    La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina - The loaded cheese and chips. Walking taco was what i ordered.

    La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina

    3.6(385 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Reserved back room for my mother's 97th birthday lunch. About 25 of us. Allowed us to do some…read moredecorating. Cindy was our server, and she did and AMAZING!! job. Food was brought quickly, drinks stayed filled, removed dirty dishes, etc. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. Thanks again, LaFiesta for making a birthday special.

    Fun place - and sour cream chicken enchiladas are to die for!!…read more Decor : Absolutely a nice and clean TexMex environment. Charming spaces and tables are not too close together. Music is softly playing in the background. The bar is large with three TVs. Very warm and inviting. Score: 10 out of 10 Chips: Chips are medium thickness, unsalted, very nice. Score: 7.5 out of 10 Salsa: Salsa has a beautiful traditional tomato based flavor medium on the spicing and low heat - flavorful. Score: 9 out of 10 Chicken Quesadilla w/ onions & peppers: Skip this one. The chicken is absolutely bone dry, tough, and overcooked. The peppers and onions are beautifully sautéed al dente and the cheese veg and meat ratios are proportional. Score: 2 out of 10 Guacamole: Very nice, but had bit of saltiness to the point I could not enjoy it. (Note: I also don't use much salt myself, so the average person may not even notice it.) Score: 2 out of 10 Beef Enchilada with chili con Carne sauce: Good portion. Meat is moist, not greasy, but also not seasoned very much. The chili carne sauce was nice but had a bit of sweetness (possibly sugar added). Was enjoyable, but not outstanding. Score: 7 out of 10 Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada: Amazing! Outstanding! Absolutely get some! The chicken is extremely moist, absolutely perfect seasoning with just a gentle hint of heat. The sauce has a beautiful tang from the sour cream and the correct consistency. Good portion. Can't wait to come back and have them again. Score: 10 out of 10 Server (CiCi) Absolutely wonderful. Very attentive refresh my drink without me asking for it and very courteous. Score: 10 out of 10 Overall Score: 7.5 But for the guacamole and quesadilla issues, score would be 9 out of 10. DEFINITELY go for the Sour Cream Enchiladas!!!! I'll be back for those!

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